Hermann — Peoples Savings Bank president and CEO, Mark Laune, recently concluded his term as president for 2023-24 of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association (MIBA).

According to the bank, Laune’s leadership and involvement with MIBA have had a lasting impact not only on the organization but also on the direction and strength of Peoples Savings Bank.

Laune joined the MIBA Board of Directors in 2015 and has since played an instrumental role in supporting the association’s mission of promoting and preserving independent community banks across the state of Missouri. He was elected vice president in 2021, followed by president-elect in 2022, before stepping into the role of president for the 2023-24 term. His commitment to MIBA, along with his advocacy on behalf of community banks, has proven invaluable in navigating the challenges and opportunities within today’s banking landscape, according to a release from the bank.

Through his work with MIBA, Laune has gained unique insights and developed critical relationships that help Peoples Savings Bank remain a leader in providing community-focused, customer-first banking services. His involvement ensures that PSB stays at the forefront of important legislative and regulatory developments that impact local banks and the customers they serve.

Laune’s leadership extends beyond MIBA.

He is also actively involved with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), where he serves on the Cyber and Data Security Subcommittee. His engagement with ICBA allows him to bring back best practices and ideas from the national stage to benefit the communities Peoples Savings Bank serves.

“Mark’s active participation in both MIBA and ICBA demonstrates his dedication not only to Peoples Savings Bank but to the banking industry as a whole,” said Bart Toedtmann, chairman of Rhineland Bancshares. “His involvement provides our bank with a seat at the table in important conversations about the future of community banking, and that ultimately benefits our customers and our local communities.”